Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se
HiFiMan
20 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | HiFiMan HE1000se | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Ear Cushion | thermo-foaming | 2x Ear Pads (Mounted on Headphones) |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 8 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 65 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 314 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Range | 9.800000190734863 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
HiFiMan HE1000se
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B0.747score per dollar
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se0.010score per dollar
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B offers 74.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
